White Oak plans winter tracking day

The White Oak Land Conservation Society will host an afternoon of exploring animal tracks on Sunday, January 22, at the Holden Town Forest. Led by Paul Wanta of The Tracking Way and In This Place, of Wendell, the walk will seek out tracks of winter animals in the snow, or look for other animal signs to help learn who shares our woods. Wanta and Heather Lenz are the co-founders of In This Place, a non-profit organization that runs wilderness workshops for adolescents centered on nature awareness and creativity. Families are encouraged to explore the woods together, and don’t forget to bring your camera. The walk will begin at approximately 12:30 p.m. at the Harris Street entrance to the Town Forest. Registration is suggested by contacting info@whiteoaktrust.org, but last-minute guests also are welcome. The White Oak Land Conservation Society is a non-profit, 501c(3) land trust that sponsors nature education programs through the Holden school system, and is dedicated to preserving exceptional parcels of open space in Holden and nearby towns.